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1 month ago | 
martindale-avvo.com | Erin Mihalik |Catherine Lovering |Ellie Diamond
In some nonlegal industries, the key to success is tapping into an under-appreciated niche market and filling the void. Discovering an untapped market can bring success, even if you are not exceptionally skilled in the niche. The idea that “what you don’t know now, you can pick up along the way,” works for some industries. But does the same hold true for the legal market? As the economy continues to raise concerns, should law firms and solo practitioners expand into additional practice areas?
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
martindale-avvo.com | Erin Mihalik |Catherine Lovering
“Follow your dreams,” they said, “you’ll never work a day in your life”—but at what cost? For many aspiring lawyers, the dream of pursuing their passion comes with a staggering six-figure price tag as law school tuition continues to climb. The looming financial burden can leave you questioning whether your dream is worth the debt. However, the path to a legal career doesn’t have to include decades of glorified indentured servitude.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
martindale-avvo.com | Erin Mihalik |Colleen Williams |Stephanie Lica
Imagine a world where law firm clients add your services to their shopping carts as easily as a new pair of shoes. E-commerce, or ecomm, has revolutionized how we buy everything from clothing to groceries. But, to date, the legal industry largely remains untouched. As more industries embrace online automation, the question whispered around the water cooler is: Will law firms follow suit? Ecomm is the online buying and selling of goods and services.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
martindale-avvo.com | Catherine Lovering |Ellie Diamond |Colleen Williams |Erin Mihalik
Law firm advertising continues to evolve in 2024, with lawyers adopting new technology to promote its services. As new tech makes its mark, traditional methods of lawyer marketing still have an essential role to play. Here’s what’s going on in the current landscape of legal marketing and how you can make the most of it. One of the biggest trends for legal advertising has been around for some time: interactive websites.
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
martindale-avvo.com | Catherine Lovering |Erin Mihalik
As a lawyer, you’ve probably received some training in a diverse range of options for conflict resolution. Going to court is one option, but alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is promoted as a cheaper and less stressful alternative. Your clients might have heard of mediation but don’t know whether it’s appropriate in their case, or even how to get started. It’s good for attorneys to recognize when mediation might be the path forward.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
martindale-avvo.com | Colleen Williams |Erin Mihalik
Martindale-Hubbell, part of the Martindale-Avvo family, is proud to announce that the following attorneys have achieved a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, awarded to only those lawyers who have the highest ethical standards, legal knowledge, and professional ability. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers have assessed their professional ability in a specific area of practice via a secure online survey.
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
martindale-avvo.com | Catherine Lovering |Ellie Diamond |Erin Mihalik
People with a passion for social justice might find a legal career is an ideal fit. There are a number of avenues to take that combine legal training with making a difference. Depending on how you want to use your legal knowledge, you can work one-on-one with people or support organizations working towards equality. In order to make the most of your social justice legal career, you can start thinking now about ways to start getting involved.
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Jun 4, 2024 | 
martindale-avvo.com | Catherine Lovering |Erin Mihalik |Colleen Williams
When you enter a legal practice, your love of animals doesn’t have to go by the wayside. You can incorporate animal protection and welfare as a core aspect of your legal career by considering practice areas that can involve animal rights. Even at the beginning of your law education, you can start to incorporate animal work to supplement what you learn in class. Here are some ways to use your passion in the legal profession.
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May 3, 2024 | 
martindale-avvo.com | Catherine Lovering |Erin Mihalik |Meranda Vieyra
They say practice makes perfect; for lawyers, this can mean developing superior skills in research, witness interviewing, cross-examination, and negotiation. While you’re honing those skills that are fundamental to your expertise, you might neglect to feed your brain with new and novel experiences. This novelty helps the brain to grow, allowing you to become a better lawyer, better team leader, and perhaps a happier person.
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Apr 16, 2024 | 
martindale-avvo.com | Ellie Diamond |Colleen Williams |Erin Mihalik
The legal profession is experiencing a serious mental health crisis. A recent survey revealed that 70% of lawyers reported feeling exhausted, while 65% felt mentally and physically overwhelmed. Stress and overwhelm are antithetical to a thriving law career — and they’re bad for your health, too. Here’s what you can do about it. According to lawyers in the Healthcare study, some law firms have attempted to address the systemic drivers of stress.
